The City of Decatur is a Bicycle Friendly Community
The League of American Bicyclists has recognized the City of Decatur as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community. Decatur continues to improve bicycling through infrastructure, education, events, and programming that support safer and more accessible biking throughout the city.
Improvements and programs include bike lanes, sharrows, bike valet parking at major events, bike safety training, group rides, and community education opportunities.
Bikes and Brews
(previously known as 3rd Friday Bike Ride)
Join us on the third Friday of each month (March - October) for a 6 mile ride around the city at a casual pace. Ride leaves from Guild + Journeyman (115 Clairemont Ave) at 6:30 pm. All levels of cyclists are welcome, however not recommended for children. Helmets are required. For more information contact gael.doyle [at] decaturga.com (Gael Doyle.)
Bike Classes & Lessons
Learn to Ride
Build confidence on two wheels in this supportive, small-group clinic for new riders. Participants will practice balance, pedaling, steering, and safe stopping in a fun, encouraging environment.
Riders must bring a bike or inquire in advance about a loaner.
Dates: Saturdays, 5/23, 6/27, 7/25
Ages/Times:
Ages 6-9: 9-10 a.m.
Ages 10-12: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Fee: $25
One-on-One Learn to Ride Lessons
Personalized, one-hour bicycling lessons are available for children and adults learning to ride or building confidence. Lessons are scheduled by request and tailored to each rider’s needs.
Ages: 6+
Fee: $50
Email gael.doyle [at] decaturga.com to schedule.
Silver Spokes
Silver Spokes is a one-on-one bicycling program designed for adults and seniors. Taught on adult tricycles, these personalized lessons are ideal for those with balance concerns or anyone looking to ease back into riding with confidence.
Each session focuses on comfort, control, and skill-building at the rider’s pace.
Fee: $25
Email gael.doyle [at] decaturga.com to schedule.
Bike Maze for Kids
Print out the bike maze that was featured in the Kid's Activity Book and enjoy a virtual bike ride!
Enjoy a variety of Decatur routes on Map My Ride. You can start anywhere on the route.
- Decatur Park Route
- South Decatur Loop
- Easy Ride With the Kids
- Decatur Bike Tour
- North-South Loops
- Bike Lanes and Cycle Track Ride
Safety Resources
- Saftey Education Materials from Go Georgia
- Smart Cycling Videos from The League of American Bicyclists
PATH Master Plan
The City Commission adopted the Decatur PATH Foundation Connectivity and Implementation Plan, which identifies 9.2 miles of bicycle and pedestrian trail improvements across seven segments.
Once implemented, the plan will create a safer network of protected bike lanes throughout Decatur and beyond, including connections to regional destinations such as the Atlanta BeltLine and Emory University.
The plan recommends the Commerce Drive Cycle Track as the first segment for implementation, connecting with the North McDonough Streetscape Improvements and the planned Church Street Cycle Track.
Read the PATH Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Master Plan here.
Register Your Bike!
Registering your bicycle with the Decatur Police Department will help it to be identified and returned in the event of loss or theft. Contact john.bender [at] decaturga.com (john[dot]bender[at]decaturga[dot]com) to make an appointment. This is a free service for Decatur residents. Check our blog BeActiveDecatur.com regularly for announcements on the next Registration Event.